Category Archives: Local News

News Leader 9 partnered with Winn Dixie, Leisure Lifestyles and Feeding The Valley last month to help collect food to feed those in need. 

It’s the second day of the preliminary hearing of the Community of Concerned Clergy versus Phenix City Board of Education. Concerned Clergy filed suit, claiming the board violated Alabama open meetings laws back in June.

On Tuesday, Dec. 2 the Auburn Police Division arrested 35-year-old Barry J. Goss from Auburn on a felony warrant charging him with Theft of Property Second Degree. The arrest is the result of an investigation into a

The Muscogee County School District is prepping for a big change affecting students, teachers, administrators and parents when it comes to testing.A new assessment called the Georgia Milestones will replace the Criterion Reference Competency as a way

On Wednesday, Dec. 3 the Auburn Police Division arrested 23-year-old Marqerious L. Canada from Waverly on a felony warrant charging him with attempted murder. The Auburn Police Division is currently investigating three incidents of shooting into a

It’s a cold case murder that spans over 40 years, but the search for the person who shot Ruben Baxter to death continues. Dec. 5, 1973 was the day Ruben Baxter’s body was discovered lying on the

The Phenix City Russell County NAACP is preparing to welcome a new president. The installment ceremony for Michael Sterling is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m.

The first of four public hearings this month was held Tuesday, December 2, to discuss Community Development Block Grant Funds. The CDBG program funds projects and programs that enhance the Auburn Community. 

The first of four public hearings this month was held Tuesday, December 2, to discuss Community Development Block Grant Funds. The CDBG program funds projects and programs that enhance the Auburn Community. 

The holiday season often brings unwelcome guests – stress and depression. However, with some practical tips, you can minimize the stress that accompanies the holidays. Dr. Albert Eaton, Director of Behavioral Science at Columbus Regional Health, visited